Description
Whimsical and fluffy cake donuts topped with a snowy white glaze and chocolate screaming faces. A perfect, easy-to-make treat for Halloween parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 4 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2–3 tbsp milk (for glaze)
- 1/2 cup melting chocolate
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Drop rounded tablespoons of batter into the oil and fry for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain donuts on a wire rack for 5 minutes.
- Whisk powdered sugar and 2-3 tbsp of milk until a thick, opaque white glaze forms.
- Dip the top of each donut into the glaze and set aside to dry.
- Pipe melted chocolate to create wide, screaming mouths and small eyes on each ghost.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American